http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/17/americas/chile-landslide-intl/index.html
The small town of Villa Santa Lucia was hit by a landslide early this morning after receiving 4.5 inches of rain in 24 hours. The landslide devasted the area, leaving 5 dead, 8 injured, and 15 missing. One of the dead includes a tourist who’s identity has not been released. The president of Chile offered her condolences via Twitter today in hopes to bring comfort to the families of victims of the landslide.
I hope that all of the missing are found as soon as possible and are safe and that all the injured make full recoveries. Natural disasters, even in small towns such as Villa Santa Lucia, are always tragic events and my heart goes out to the families that lost people.
In the early 1900s there was a huge earthquake in San Francisco in which over 400 people lost their lives. Although San Francisco was on a much large scale, these were both natural disasters which affected communities.
Aw this is so sad. I feel remorse for the 5 people who were killed by the landslide. What an unfortunate death. I do hope though, that those who have been injured are getting the help they need, and those who are missing, are found in good condition.
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